Best Mexi Itali Casserole Recipes

MEXICALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Start browning meat in a large skillet adding the chopped onion and green pepper-drain excess fat.
• After browning meat, stir in taco seasoning mix, corn (non-drained), and entire jar of picante sauce.
• Simmer mixture on med heat approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While meat is simmering, preheat oven to 375°F.
• Mix Mexican cornbread mix and your 2/3 cup milk in a medium mixing bowl; set aside. Pour about 1/2 of mixture into 9-inch casserole dish then cover with 1/2 bag of shredded cheese. Repeat-layering the two cover top with cornbread mixture-spreading over entire casserole.
• Bake in oven for approximately 25 minutes or until brown.
• Cool for 5 minutes then serve.
• Add sour cream to taste.

MEXICALI HASHBROWN TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or spray a 2 or 2 1/2 quart oblong casserole dish.
• Brown ground beef, half of the bell peppers and onion in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat from pan, reduce heat.
• Add the undiluted tomato soup, corn and the cream cheese. Stir until well combined and no chunks of cream cheese are visible. Stir in taco seasoning and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Turn mixture into prepared pan, spreading mixture evenly across the bottom.
• In a separate bowl, combine the defrosted hash browns, the remaining peppers, salt, pepper and remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Top ground beef with potato mixture, pressing it down slightly.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until topping is browned and crispy on top.

MEXICALI SPOON BREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown beef, onions, green pepper, and garlic over medium heat.
• Drain off any fat.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Heat through.
• Pour meat mixture into baking dish; I use a 13"x 9" pan.
• Make Cornmeal Topping: Mix milk, cornmeal, and salt in saucepan.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese and eggs; mix well.
• Immediately pour onto beef mixture and spread evenly.
• Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes, until golden.
• Serve with sour cream and any other of your favorite Mexican garnishes!

MEXI-MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the beef, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add the diced tomatoes, green chiles and taco seasoning. Stir in 2 cups cheese, beans, corn, tomato sauce and prepared macaroni and cheese dinner., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chips and remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. , Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.
• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

MEXICALI HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• preheat oven to 350 degrees. brown beef, drain fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes and corn; heat through. Transfer to greased 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese.
• For corn bread toping, in medium bowl combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir in egg, milk, and oil. Evenly spread on beef mixture. Sprinkle remaining two T cheese over the topping. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until topping is set. Let stand five minutes.
• Stir together tomatoes, cilantro, and olives. Spoon over casserole before serving.

MEXI-ITALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Add tomato puree and black beans to double batch of Recipe #217644, Perfectly Seasoned Taco Meat. Simmer a few minutes and then remove from heat.
• In a large baking dish (mine is about 15" x 10") layer as follows: 1/2 portion of meat bean sauce, partially cooked pasta, 1/2 portion of meat bean sauce, 1/2 portion of green and jalapeno peppers, cheese, and top with remaining green and jalapeno peppers.
• Bake in 350 deg F oven for 40 minutes covered with foil. Remove foil and bake additional 5 minutes.

MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in 3 qt casserole or dutch oven.
• In large bowl combine all dry ingredients and then add milk, margarine and eggs.
• Stir in onion, chilies and pimento.
• Pour over chicken mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes.